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đổ vỡ

figurative: to break down; to collapse; to fall apart
literal: to break; to shatter

  • tính từ adjective
  • động từ verb

Usage note

đổ vỡ is primarily used figuratively for abstract failures, ruptures, or breakups (e.g., relationships, marriages, social structures).

Preceded by sự (sự đổ vỡ), it forms a formal noun meaning breakdown or collapse.

As an adjective following a noun, it directly modifies state (e.g., hôn nhân đổ vỡ — a broken marriage). For literal physical breaking without collapsing, everyday terms like vỡ or bể are preferred.

Examples

  • Zuckerberg chắc chắn đúng khi than vãn về sự đổ vỡ của các cộng đồng.

    Zuckerberg is certainly right when complaining about the breakdown of communities.